Local business owner Julie Hetherington who runs TinyTalk South West Birmingham & North Worcestershire was awarded Lifetime Achievement.
The Club Hub UK are the only national awards for children’s activity providers with entry by application form only, no voting. The awards are independently judged by a panel of expert judges, winners are selected based on their commitment to excellence, innovation and growth of their business, demonstrated through their business performance, achievements, brand values and passion for what they do.
The awards are offered across 16 categories. 86 finalists were shortlisted from 315 applications, representing 165 Club Hub member businesses. The standard of applications was very high and represented a diverse range of kids activities, clubs and related businesses.
The winners were announced at the Club Hub Event 2024 on Saturday 11 May at the
Macdonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham and on Grow Radio. The annual awards recognise
and showcase the dedication and achievements of businesses in the sector.
Julie said about the award: “I am so honoured to receive the Lifetime Achievement award for working in my local area delivering my TinyTalk Baby Signing classes. Having felt alone and scared myself with a little one, I didn’t want anyone else to feel like that. I truly believe that the social aspect of the TinyTalk classes I attended was a lifeline and that learning signing with my little one actually helped reduce her frustration as she could communicate with us from a young age. So inspired was I that I bought my franchise and here I am today, having had so many families learning with me over 14 years. I can’t tell you the joy on a little one’s face when they make themselves understood – and on the adults too!”
Tessa Robinson, Founder and Director of Club Hub UK said: “Huge Congratulations to all our Club Hub Award Winners this year. It was amazing to present your award on Saturday and celebrate all your achievements. I very much look forward to following your business journeys for years to come”.
See Julie’s TinyTalk Classes on SWBrumEVENTS HERE
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